InfoSWMM Graphical Tools for Understanding SWMM5 and ICM SWMM Results

Remembering the Power of InfoSWMM Visualization in Stormwater Management: A Ruby-ICM SWMM Integration Journey?

In the ever-evolving landscape of stormwater management software, InfoSWMM had long stood out as a beacon of innovation, offering users unparalleled insights into the intricate workings of urban drainage systems. Its integration with Arc Map enabled professionals to visualize over 100 different data points for nodes, links, LIDs, and subcatchments through a spectrum of scatter and line graphs, along with an exceptional flexibility in graph design. This unique capability not only facilitated a deeper understanding of model dynamics but also enhanced the decision-making process for urban water management projects.?

However, the passage of time brings change, and with Esri's decision to categorize Arc Map as a mature program in 2024, the InfoSWMM community faced a pivotal moment. The transition marked a significant shift, leaving many to wonder how they could maintain the same level of analytical depth and visualization prowess without the familiar tools of InfoSWMM.?

Enter ICM SWMM—a newer iteration of the InfoSWMM engine, inheriting its robust computational backbone while venturing into new territories of functionality. Although ICM SWMM retained several of InfoSWMM's advanced output parameters, a gap remained in its ability to offer the same extensive visual analytical features. This gap presented a challenge but also an opportunity for innovation and adaptation.?

The solution? A creative integration of Ruby programming with ICM SWMM. Ruby, known for its simplicity and productivity, offered a versatile platform to bridge the gap left by the transition from InfoSWMM to ICM SWMM. The remainder of this edition is about seven past blogs about the graphics of InfoSWMM for reference.

1/ InfoSWMM Graphs - 2D bars of the System Parameters

2/ InfoSWMM Graphs for Complex Calibration

3/ InfoSWMM Graphs for d/D analysis

4/ InfoSWMM Graphs 2D Mesh Graphs

5/ InfoSWMM Scatter Graphs

6/ InfoSWMM Graphs for Continuous Simulation

7/ InfoSWMM Graphs to Help in Design using a SWMM5 Engine

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